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Description: The Chardonnay Association of South Africa is an interest group focused on raising the image and awareness of South African Chardonnay amongst both consumer and producer.
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The planting of this great white grape of Burgundy only really began to take root in the 1980s after a period of trial, error and experimentation with the finding of plant material best-suited to South African conditions.
By 1990 Chardonnay only comprised 1.5% of all of South Africa's vineyards, with De Wetshof, Backsberg and Simonsig generally regarded as this varieties pioneers in the country.
Chardonnay is known as a "winemaker’s grape" due to its versatility in various climates. It thrives in both cool regions and warmer climates. This adaptability allows winemakers to create a wide range of styles, from lean and citrusy in cooler regions to rich and tropical in warmer ones.